Camas County Bridge Report Card
Camas County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Camas County, Idaho
Camas County has 62 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.3% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 812 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Camas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 62 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 812 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.3% | 22.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.9% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 30,377 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 812 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Camas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 46 over Minear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 630 | 1955 |
| Swamp Road over Camas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1965 |
| Swamp Road over Camas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1965 |
| 200 South Road over Camas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1920 |
| 200 South Road over Camas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1950 |
| Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1965 |
| Fdr over South Fork Boise River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12 | 1989 |
| US 20 over W.fk.soldier Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,900 | 1958 |
| US 20 over Soldier Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,900 | 1958 |
| US 20 over Johnson Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,900 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.